- Job number: SRH05437
- Domaine de competence: Regional Coordination / Head of Mission
- Statut: Salarié
- Type de poste: Overseas missions
- Country: Afghanistan
- Contract Type: Short term contract
About us
Desired start date: 15/07/2023
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Zamfara, NigeriaSOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
About the mission
Following an exploratory mission in Northwest (NW) Nigeria in Zamfara State in November 2020, SI started its activities in Zamfara in the field of WASH, Shelter and FSL by signing a MoU with the State authority on 19th February 2021.
Currently SI has 2 operational bases, one in Gusau the State capital of Zamfara and another sub-base in Anka town where there is a formal IDP camp which is supported by SI for WASH activities.
The current donors are CDCS and ECHO which support the implementation of WASH activities and RRM in Zamfara State.
So far, SI has gained good acceptance both from the population and the authorities based on the pertinence of its interventions and the local recruitment strategy for some positions.
To learn more about the Nigeria mission, please click here.
About the job
General objectives :
The Field Coordinator is the representative of the organization at provincial level. His/her main responsibilities are:
- He/she proposes a strategy for his/her area, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.
Specific stakes and challenges :
Representation and Internal / external communication
The FC is the official representative of Solidarités International in his/her intervention zone for NGOs, administrative, political, and local authorities, and civil society. He/she participates in humanitarian forums and relevant coordination meetings. The FC ensures that documents produced in his/her intervention zone meet deadlines and quality standards, respecting standard formats and procedures. The FC organises regular Field coordination meetings and ensures that key operational information circulates properly, in his/her intervention zone and between the bases and the country coordination (via regular communication and sitrep)
Security Management
The FC is responsible for the security of teams and property in his/her assigned zone, under the CD's supervision. The FC monitors and analyses the security situation and ensure it is understood by teams. He/ she ensures that all new hires in his/her intervention zone are given a geopolitical and security briefing. Under the supervision of the CD, the FC ensure that all documents and procedures relating to security are updated regularly and ensures enforcement of regulations by the team. The FC ensures the immediate management of any security incidents occurring in his/her intervention zone and immediately notifies the CD.
Strategic orientation / operation monitoring
Within his/her intervention zone, he/she monitors and analyses the humanitarian, political, cultural, social and economic context and propose and develop an operational strategy. Ensure the coordination, development, monitoring, and evaluation of the programmes implemented within his/her intervention zone. Ensure that the programmes in his/her intervention are relevant and consistent.
Resource management
The FC participates in the recruitment of the team in his/her Area. He/she is responsible for the overall management and ensure good working conditions. The FC promotes the ethics and values of Solidarités International. He/she monitors the implementation of Solidarités International's human resources policy and procedures. Propose the human, financial and logistical scale for his/her intervention zone and its organisation. Ensure that financial resources and other means necessary for accomplishing projects in his/her intervention zone are mobilized. Guarantee the appropriate use of resources in his/her intervention zone.Your profile
Education:
Post graduate level in related field.
Experience:
Substantial experience in a similar or senior management position in an overseas INGO environment. Experience of strategic planning. Proven experience in managing teams notably in complex ethnic and/or religious contexts or sensitive environments. Proven experience in insecure environments. Experience of managing security and access. Experience of budget management and donor compliance. Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues and partners from different functions and cultures, experience of external representation responsibilities (coordination and negotiation skills).
Technical skills:
Strong knowledge in team management and mentoring. Capacity to deal with many different issues, to self- update and learn very quickly from a highly and constantly evolving environment. An ability to analyze information quickly and accurately. Ability to manage and prioritize a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines. Good representational skills, Ability to liaise, INGOs, other agencies, authorities and donors. A good understanding of security management. Ability to write/edit quality reports in English. Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office. Ability to work and prioritize under pressure. Willingness to work in a volatile security context.
Transferable skills:
Diplomacy and strong communication skills. Ability to take initiatives, decisions and work in autonomy is essential. Good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations. As line manager, the candidate must display diplomatic and smooth leadership skills. An understanding of and commitment to SI’s mission and values.
Language:
Bilingual in English.
SI will offer you
A salaried position
Solidarités International is reviewing his salary grid!
Starting from August 1st 23 onwards, the starting salary for Field Coordinator is EUR 3080 gross / per month (EUR 2800 base salary, gross / month + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) + a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.
SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.
The Field Coordinator lives in a shared guesthouse with the other international colleagues.
Breaks
During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every 3 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3, 6 and 9 months (with USD 850 allocated by SI). In addition to these, SI adds 1 additional rest day per month of work, i.e. 12 additional days off for a one-year contract.
Insurance package
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which covers all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system, including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Comment postuler
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Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
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